Malaxideae (Orchidaceae) in Madagascar, the Mascarenes, Seychelles and Comoro Islands

Summary.The tribe Malaxideae (Orchidaceae, subfamily Epidendroideae) (sensuPridgeonet al. 2005: 453) in Madagascar and adjacent archipelagos is revised. In this region it comprises the four genera:Liparis, Malaxis, OberoniaandStichorkis. All of the species are described and their typification, history, identification, distribution and habitat are discussed. Conservation assessments and distribution maps are included. A checklist of the genera and species and a key to their identification are provided. Six new species:Liparis bemarahensis, L. bosseri, L. chantaliae, L. laurentii, L. magnificaandL. superclareaeare described.